Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is here to stay in Professional Sports

By Kyle Ellington - Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Oakland Athletics

Working in Human Resources and my 10+ years in the sports industry, I have really seen the evolution of Diversity, Equity &…
Navigating the Sports Career Landscape

By Ryan Ireland: Marketing & Communications Manager - National Lacrosse League

When you think of working in professional sports, what leagues come to mind? Most would answer NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, or MLS. These are the pinnacle leagues in the…
Growing an Athlete's Brand on Social Media

By Preston mcclellan - Director of Player & Content Strategy PGA Tour

It was 2015, I had just started working for the PGA TOUR, and I was in the process of meeting our athletes and explaining why I had been hired. My elevator speech…
GPS Wearable Technology in the NCAA

By Ben slingerland - Business Development Manager Catapult Sports

When I was playing college soccer at Georgetown 12 years ago, there wasn't one team in the country using GPS wearable technology. Seven years ago, while I was working at IMG…
Five Things I’d Tell Myself If I Could Go Back to the Start of My Career In Sports

By Gregg Clifton | Director, Business Development - Omaze

The year is 2011, and I am a Junior at the University of San Diego. I'm eating way too many Rose Donuts as I dream of one day owning…
The four characteristics of selling a big deal

By Jonathan Norman - Director, Partnership Sales & Strategy Tepper Sports & Entertainment

In my time in the sports business industry, I’ve been fortunate to have played a small role in some of the most significant partnerships…
How to handle sales objections

By Jared Herlands - Manager, Premium Partnerships at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

You could be the most energetic person on the phones, get someone to disclose information they wouldn’t believe they are giving to a cold caller, find the…
Event Operations Spotlight: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

By Marina Fote - Administrative Assistant to the General Manager Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Recently, I sat down to speak with one of the many well-respected leaders in my office at the LA Memorial Coliseum, also known…
How to land a career in sports marketing partnerships

By John Nowicki - Director, Corporate Partnerships at Excel Sports Management

It has been nearly a decade since I began my career in the sports industry. However, I can say that when my journey began, I had no idea what professional…
How to develop your personal brand in sports

By Doron Tamari - Senior Manager, Innovation at 4FRONT

When most people hear the word ‘brand,’ they probably think of companies or products, such as Coca Cola or Toyota. And while that is correct, your personal brand is just as…
How Diversity & Inclusion is Changing Sports

By Shay Wallach - Assistant Director of Inclusion at the NCAA

Some feel it has been brewing for many years, and some are certain that there was a specific moment in time in which the tide has shifted. They are both right. In 2021,…
5 things I wish I knew about sales before getting a sales job

By bob hamer - president & founder of Sports business solutions and creator of theclubhouse

My first job after college, in the Summer of 06’, was selling tickets for the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA)…